The startup develops a nanoparticle deposition system that enables precise and contamination-free application of nanoparticles for various uses, including drug delivery and catalysis. This technology provides life science researchers and industrial manufacturers with a reliable solution for their nanoparticle development and manufacturing needs.
Funding
$810K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many industries and research fields require precise and contamination-free application of nanoparticles and thin films, but existing deposition methods often lack the necessary control over particle size, composition, and purity, leading to inconsistent results and compromised material properties. Traditional techniques can also struggle with uniform coating of complex geometries or delicate substrates.
Solution
Nikalyte provides physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems and instruments that enable the creation of ultra-pure, non-agglomerated nanoparticle and thin-film coatings. Their systems utilize techniques like sputtering and thermal evaporation within a controlled vacuum environment to ensure high purity and precise control over deposition parameters. Nikalyte offers a range of solutions, from benchtop systems for R&D to modular and large-scale systems for industrial applications, including options for coating powders and flexible substrates. The company's technology allows for the creation of functional materials with tailored properties for diverse applications. In addition to PVD systems, Nikalyte provides Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates for ultra-sensitive analyte detection.
Target Audience
Nikalyte's primary customers include researchers and manufacturers in life sciences, materials science, nanotechnology, and related fields who require precise and reliable nanoparticle and thin-film deposition for R&D, prototyping, and production. This includes those working in catalysis, drug delivery, electrochemistry, sensors, and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS).
Features
- PVD systems for thin film and nanoparticle deposition, including compact, UHV, and modular configurations
- UHV nanoparticle sources with precise size and density control, compatible with alloy nanoparticles
- Magnetron sputtering sources bakeable to 250°C, compatible with DC, RF, Pulsed DC, and HiPIMS
- Mini e-beam sources for high-purity thin films with low heat load
- Thermal boat sources for low-cost thermal evaporation
- RF atom sources for epitaxial growth of nitrides and oxides
- Quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS) for real-time optimization of nanoparticle size
- Software for automated process control, recipe management, and data logging
- SERS substrates for ultra-sensitive detection down to parts-per-billion (ppb) levels, available in silver and gold
- Powder coating systems for uniform and repeatable coatings on powders and pellets
- Refurbishment services for existing PVD systems